Okay, people, I've had this thought mulling about for a couple weeks. This is not a game.

Had a bad day? Feeling miserable? Need a pick-me-up? Then you've come to the right place. We're dedicated to helping cheer up those on a downer.

Feel free to rant about whatever's got you down (within forum rules) here, vent, let off some steam, whatever. And to top it off, you get a hug out of it too. Hugs are great non-perscription pick-me-ups, and let you know that someone cares about you.

Currently accepting "hug doctors". Compassion and bedside manner a must.

You know what's irking me? All this mass hype over Steve Irwin. Yes, he's dead. Yes, it was a tragedy. But Channel Nine, GET OVER IT. It's been more than two weeks. FIND ANOTHER STORY.
Like Colin Thiele's death, for example. Not one mention of him, Mark. Where's his story, Tracey?
And don't get me started on Peter Brock.

A freind of mine just went into the hospital for anorexia, and he's been my freind since first grade...I'm really worried about him, and I haven't seen him since I switched schools. I've been really sad the past few days because of this, his heartbeat was down to like 35 and he was almost critical...I'm nervous and worried and sad.

ChibiMKRP:ChibiJohn: I'm a time travelling all powerful demon, though with restritions, of course! I've exposed all my weaknesses!ChibiSage: I'm the diety of knowledge and I'm all powerful too! *Hugs box of dirt*ChibiKraggi: I'm the insane leader of a country and exposing all my weaknesses!ChibiVixa and ChibiMystic: We're normal kin-folk who just appeared out of nowhere... nothing special. Nope.

*kiss kiss kiss snuggle kiss snuggle snuggle snuggle kiss kiss*

-Someone else-ChibiServant: Mr.Big! We're getting a morse code transmission from the spies! It's all of the important people's weaknesses!ChibiMr.Big: Excellent! Now all their cookies shall be mine! Mwahahahahaha! This calls for more pixie sticks.

Cool Ellen quotes:Is that all you noticed while in my shirt?Yo Piggy! Get away from my brother 'fore I make you squeal!Ah Yes, The Wonder Twins... They do complicate matters don't they?That crazed look could have meant any number of things!I feel significantly less menacing.Blasphemy!Given that I'd be in the closet with another girl, I don't think I'd be doing a very good job.I'm supposed to know how magic works?I thought I was ready for man-on-Ellen loving.Mom told me to wake you. She was unspecific as to how.Excuse me, I need to find something heavy and blunt to kill you with.You can make marbles even more shiny?Well, that, or "Mind your own business, jackass!"Magnet!Dammit, she can thumb-type every word, but she can't bust out the emoticons?

I'm feeling very socially inept. I have trouble keeping on a conversation with people, and I can't even look someone in the eyes for more than a second. And it doesn't help that I have the internet to use as a sort of social crutch. (quite ironic that I'm looking for solace here) I've had this problem my whole life, but I've only really noticed it now.

The reason this is bad is because I've only really noticed it now, and it could very well hinder me getting a job after I finish college (even with those in my field being in high demand). I went to a job fair preview tonight and they talked a lot about how you need to be able to communicate very well and work on a team. I haven't been able to do either for seemingly my whole life. The one time I worked on a group project in college, it was one of the most awkward experiences of my life. I had an expert's knowledge of the necessary material, but I couldn't bring myself to participate or anything, and I think the project suffered because of it. At the fair preview I tried talking to some of the presenters as we were encouraged to, but I kept tripping over my words. It was pathetic.

And to top it off, my only two very good real life friends just broke up, and each one is accusing me of being in cahoots with the other and even trying to instigate the breakup. I couldn't comprehend doing that; there'd be nothing for me to gain and everything to lose by making them split.

Times like this I wish I hadn't sworn off alcohol.

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